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Georgia’s Geographic Regions AKS 30 B Song: Georgia On My Mind © Brain Wrinkles  5 Regions Georgia is a geographically diverse state that is divided into five regions. Short Videos...

Georgia’s Geographic Regions AKS 30 B Song: Georgia On My Mind © Brain Wrinkles  5 Regions Georgia is a geographically diverse state that is divided into five regions. Short Videos on Each Region The first three regions (Appalachian Plateau, Ridge & Valley, and Blue Ridge) are in the mountains and foothills of the state and form part of the Appalachian Mountain range. The other two (Piedmont and Coastal Plain) include coastal and farming areas, as well as some of the large cities in the middle of the state. © Brain Wrinkles Appalachian Blue Ridge Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Coastal Plain © Brain Wrinkles  Appalachian The AppalachianPlateau Plateau is the state’s smallest region. It’s located in the very northwest corner of Georgia. Know as the “TAG” because it borders Tennessee and Alabama (and of course is in Georgia). The region features a long, narrow valley with Sand Mountain on one side and Lookout Mountain on the other.  Views from Lookout Mountain © Brain Wrinkles  Appalachian underground Plateau The region contains two waterfalls, many caves, and it is covered in forests.  Appalachian Plateau It is not a good area for farming because of the sandy soil; however, it was once a profitable area for mining coal and iron ore. Appalachian Plateau Today, tourism and forestry support the economy.  Appalachian Plateau The average summer temperature is 70 degrees, and the average winter temperature is just above 40 degrees.  Appalachian Location: Northwest Plateau Climate: Cooler temperature Resources: Not good for Features: Smallest corner of s due to farming region; GA elevation past = coal Lookout Summer – 70 and iron ore Mountain is ° Today, = here Winter – 40 ° tourism and forestry Appalachian Blue Ridge Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Coastal Plain © Brain Wrinkles  Ridge & Valley The Ridge and Valley region is located in northwest Georgia, east of the Appalachian Plateau. The region consists of several high, narrow mountain ridges and the valleys between them.  Ridge & Valley The elevation of the region ranges from 700 to 1,600 feet. The region’s climate is similar to the Blue Ridge region, with slightly less rainfall.  Ridge & Valley The soil is the valleys is rich and agricultural products include corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and apples. Timber is harvested. Beef cattle are raised on pastures in the valleys Dalton is the “Carpet Capital of the World” © Brain Wrinkles  Ridge & Valley Location: Climate: Resources: Features: Northwest Less forestry, High, Georgia rainfall farming narrow East of than Blue (corn, mountain Appalachia Ridge soybeans, ridges with n Plateau summer – wheat, valleys 69° winter – apples, between 45° etc.), and Carpet beef cattle Capital of the World Appalachian Blue Ridge Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Coastal Plain © Brain Wrinkles  Blue Ridge Amicalola Falls Tallulah Gorge  Blue Ridge The Blue Ridge region is in the northeast corner of Georgia, and it is made up of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This area contains the southern point of the Appalachian Mountains (which runs up to Maine). The Southern end of the Appalachian Trail is here.  Blue Ridge The region is also home to Georgia’s highest peak, Brasstown Bald (4,784 feet). Video  Blue Ridge The tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, Amicalola Falls, is in this region. Also, Tallulah Gorge, which is two miles long and 1,000 feet deep, is located here. Aside from apples, grapes, and some vegetables, not much agriculture is grown here.  Blue Ridge The Blue Ridge region receives the most rainfall in Georgia. The average summer temperature is 69 degrees, while the average winter temperature is 45 degrees. The area attracts thousands of tourists each year due to its beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and slightly cooler climate. Helen Video; North Georgia Canopy Tours Video Blue Ridge  Blue Ridge Location: Climate: Resources: Features: Northeast Receives Outdoor Contains corner of most rainfall activities Blue Ridge GA Cooler attract Mountains Southern temperature tourists Brasstown part of s due to Not much Bald – GA’s Appalachian elevation agriculture, highest Mountains summer – some point- 69° vegetables, Amicalola winter – 45° corn Falls and Small Tallulah pastures for Gorge animals  Why is south Georgia flat and north Georgia mountainous? https://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/land_and_fossils  Piedmont The Piedmont region is in the central area of Georgia and makes up roughly 30% of the state’s land area. The name means “foot of the mountains”, as it is made up of low rolling hills that slope towards the south.  Piedmont On the Chattahoochee Near Atlanta The elevation ranges from 500 feet at its southern border (called the Fall Line) to 1700 feet at its northern border.  Piedmont The Piedmont region has large amounts of granite and marble, enabling Georgia to be the nation’s leading producer of both. It is also known for its red clay, which is rich in iron minerals. Granite Red Clay Quarry  Piedmont Graves Mountain is part of the Piedmont. Among the many minerals found on the mountain are kyanite, which is used in ceramics and for insulation, and rutile, a major ore of the metal alloy titanium. Piedmont The region is important for agriculture, with large amounts of corn, peaches, wheat, soybeans, cattle, and poultry being produced.  Piedmont Nearly 50% of Georgia’s population lives in this region, thanks to cities like Atlanta, Athens, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Milledgeville. Athens, GA Piedmont There are a lot of businesses in this region, and it features the bulk of Georgia’s industry. Atlanta, Georgia  Piedmont Location: Climate: Resources: Features: Central Granite, region of Steamy and marble, red Low rolling GA hot summers clay hills 30% of Some snow Important 50% of land area region for population agriculture lives here (corn, Lots of peaches, industry wheat, soybeans, cattle, poultry) Appalachian Blue Ridge Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Coastal Plain © Brain Wrinkles  Coastal Plain The Coastal Plain is the largest region, covering roughly 60% of the state. It begins at the Fall Line and extends to Georgia’s southern border with Florida. It stretches from the barrier islands off of Georgia’s eastern coast to Alabama.  Coastal Plain The Coastal Plain has good farmland and produces the majority of the state’s crops. Peanuts, onions, pecans, corn, and other agricultural products are grown here. Coastal Plain  Coastal Plain The region has 100 miles of coast, which attracts large numbers of tourists each year. Video  Coastal Plain The Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions are more humid and tropical than the other regions because they are between the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Summer tends to be long and hot, while the winter is mild compared to the rest of the  Coastal Plain Location: Climate: Resources: Features: Largest More Good 100 miles region humid and farmland = of coast (60% of tropical majority of Barrier state) Long, hot state’s islands are Begins at summers crops here Fall Line and mild (peanuts, and winters onions, expands to pecans, Florida and onions, from east etc.) coast to Tourism Alabama Additional Information: Interested in the weather? Did you know that the Weather Channel is a Georgia-based company? 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